Location & Surroundings
Fauabu is a settlement in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, at 165 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Honiara is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gwaunaru'u Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 49' 19" S, 160° 44' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 165 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 34 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Fauabu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fauabu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
0.37 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.8 | 3.7 | 137 | 86 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 3.6 | 182 | 59 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 413.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.7 | 146 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 99 | 563.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 3.2 | 120 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.15 / 0.45 | 67 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 2.7 | 105 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 2.8 | 172 | 53 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 90 | 403.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 3.2 | 119 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.27 / 0.33 | 86 | 620.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 2.5 | 98 | 82 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 74 | 15.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 2.1 | 107 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 2.3 | 202 | 58 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 434.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 153 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 27 | 718.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 2.3 | 115 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 17.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.9 | 109 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fauabu?
Now 21.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fauabu today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Fauabu?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Fauabu?
Fauabu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fauabu?
DEM 165 m.
Where is Fauabu located?
It is at -8.82202, 160.74466 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fauabu in?
It is in Solomon Islands.